Thousands of Afghans flee their homes. As the U.S. continues to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, violence by the Taliban has increased. Thousands of Afghans have fled their…
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President Sets Goal of 30% of Land for Conservation
Increased funding and public-private partnership tools to accomplish 2030 goal. On Thursday, President Biden announced that he had directed the Department of the Interior to begin implementing a…
Read MorePresident Sends Condolences to Mexico
Offers assistance after subway overpass collapse. A concrete horizontal beam collapsed on an elevated subway in Mexico City on Monday, killing 25 people. A column supporting the subway…
Read MoreCourt Review Panel May Recommend Term Limits
Supreme Court commission was established by executive order last month. On April 9, President Joe Biden signed an executive order creating the presidential commission on the Supreme Court…
Read MoreStates with Higher Demand to Receive More Vaccine Doses
President’s administration aims to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a new goal of vaccinating 160 million adults by July 4th…
Read MorePresident Wishes a Blessed Easter to Orthodox Christians
Distributes wooden easter eggs to mark occasion. On Sunday, President Biden addressed Orthodox Christians who were celebrating their tradition’s Easter Sunday. He said, “Jill and I extend warm…
Read MorePresident Biden Offers Israel His Condolences
Spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before releasing statement. On April 29, an enormous outdoor gathering in Mount Meron, Israel ended in a deadly stampede, with a rush…
Read MorePresident Biden Announces Judiciary Selections
Total number of nominations reaches 11 of 78 openings. On Thursday, President Biden announced his next round of appointees to serve in the nation’s courts. Two nominees were…
Read MorePresident Biden Gives First Joint Address to Congress
Promotes continued expansion of government’s role in American life. On Wednesday, President Biden gave the first joint address to members of Congress and the Supreme Court of his…
Read MorePresident Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Increase to $15 per hour will be effective by next March. On Tuesday, President Biden issued an executive order that raises pay rates to $15 per hour minimum.…
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